Recorded in San Francisco and Oakland in 1968 and released in March of 1972, Cream’s Live Volume II featured only six songs but still ran at 40 minutes long. Plenty of foot-tapping and head-nodding jams to be had here. The … Continue reading →
In tribute to Scott Walker, here’s a clip of The Walker Brothers performing “No Regrets” on Euro rock show TopPop in early 1976. “No Regrets” appeared on the reunion album of the same name in 1975. The single hit the … Continue reading →
Recorded in late 1972 and finally released as a single in January 1975, Loretta Lynn’s “The Pill” caused some controversy. The song’s subject matter made some radio programmers skittish and the record was banned on some stations. Once the tune … Continue reading →
The Doors’ Morrison Hotel LP released in February of 1970 and quickly obtained Gold status. The album garnered good reviews and climbed to #4 on the Billboard 200. While only one single was released, “You Make Me Real” (US #50), … Continue reading →
Alice Cooper’s “Be My Lover” originally appeared on the Killer album in November 1971. The tune, written by guitarist Michael Bruce, was released as a single early in 1972 and climbed to #49 on the US Hot 100. Alice Cooper: … Continue reading →
John Lennon recorded a batch of rockin’ teenage favorites in 1974 and released them on the Rock ‘N’ Roll LP in February of 1975. The record included the single “Stand By Me” (US #20) which you can soak up below. … Continue reading →
L.T.D.’s Gittin’ Down LP rolled into shops in November of 1974. Two singles were released; “Tryin’ To Find A Way” and “Don’t Lose Your Cool” (which you can listen to below.) I couldn’t scrounge up a chart placing for “Don’t … Continue reading →
Hey, all. I’ve been battling the flu this past week but I’m starting to normalize. Let’s jump straight back into the music! Sixties prog-rock behemoths Iron Butterfly reformed themselves around original guitarist Erik Brann and released the Scorching Beauty album … Continue reading →
Latin-tinged funk act Mandrill formed in Brooklyn, New York in the late sixties and released their first LP in 1970. The band features a trio of Panama-born brothers; Carlos, Ric, and Lou Wilson. Below, you’ll find a rare clip of … Continue reading →
The Boomtown Rats released their second LP, A Tonic For The Troops, in the summer of 1978. The record featured three Top 20 singles; “She’s So Modern” (UK #12), “Like Clockwork” (UK #6), and “Rat Trap” (UK #1). Below you’ll … Continue reading →